Director, Finance

Company Description

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Job Description

In this role, as Director of Finance, you will support and manage the consolidation, analysis, and forecasting of Universal Entertainment overhead costs. Partnering closely with executives and cross-functional teams across NBC, Bravo and Peacock, you will play a key role in leading Entertainment SG&A, driving strategic financial insights and influencing how the organization manages its resources and invests for the future. This highly visible role offers broad exposure across the business, opportunities for growth, and a pathway to develop an enterprise-wide understanding of the business. 

Here you can: 

• Own Entertainment’s SG&A financial story, providing senior leadership with a clear view of spending, trends, risks and opportunities 
• Lead Entertainment Overhead/Cash forecasts for major cycles (Estimates, Long Range Plan, Budget, etc.)  
• Serve as a primary Finance partner for senior executive department leaders spanning all functions (Business Affairs, Comms, Finance, HR, Legal, Marketing, Programming, Strategy, etc.) 
• Own the Entertainment workforce strategy and headcount planning/reporting 
• Deliver cost results and future forecasts to CFO’s, translating financial results into actionable business insights 
• Partner with CFOs on special projects and cost initiatives  
• Drive cross-functional collaboration with Finance, Controllership and Corporate teams across Universal Entertainment business units and NBCU to ensure coordinated processes and timely reporting  
• Leverage existing financial system to build robust analytical tools to support pacing, estimate processes and shape decision making for management 
• Manage ad-hoc projects, analyses, and presentations, including SAC Workforce Planning and SAC Global Overhead model project 
• Own/Lead SAP S/4 project updates and transition for Entertainment 

Qualifications

Here you'll need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field 
• 8+ years of Finance experience  
• High proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint 
• Proficiency with SAP (preferred but not required) 

What we'll look for:

• Excellent quantitative and analytical skills
• Inquisitive and able to think through interdependencies of processes
• Proactive approach to problem solving
• Solid work ethic and follow through
• Detail oriented and strong organizational skills
• Leadership skills to guide, influence, and coordinate multiple business units by building strong working partnerships
• Ability to operate and communicate effectively across diverse cultural and business environments; exceptional interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines
• Ability to effectively handle sensitive and confidential matters
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to create and deliver presentations
• Advanced knowledge of Excel including formulas, pivot tables, advanced spreadsheets
• Willingness to travel and work overtime, and on weekends as necessary

Hybrid: This position currently has a hybrid schedule, which requires contributing from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time. 

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary: $130,000 -165,000 (bonus and long-term incentive eligible).  

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [email protected].